MICU RN - NIGHTS, Insight Global, Bethesda, MD
Insight Global -
Bethesda, MD,
US
MICU RN - NIGHTS
Date Posted: 2024-06-15
Job description
DUTIES OF THE REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - MICU/SICU:
The ability to react to any emergency situation, e.G., cardiac or respiratory arrest, hemorrhage, shock, severe physical trauma and psychiatric reaction. Serve as member of the resuscitation team.
Assess patients'conditions for potential or life -threatening crises. Distinguish between normal and abnormal physical findings (from physical assessment and vital sign assessment). Plan appropriate nursing care set forth by the MTF, IAW JC guidelines.
Operate defibrillator, EKG machine, and cardiac monitor.
Care for patients with Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines and mechanical ventilator.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate plans/actions and collaborate with a diverse healthcare team for the benefit of the patient, family and organization Effectively educate patients and families regarding involvement in the plan of care, promotion of self-care, management of symptoms, and follow-up care.
Demonstrate excellent written communication skills to perform accurate documentation, both written and electronic, of all activity in accordance with requirements.
Demonstrated ability to recognize adverse signs and symptoms and reacts quickly and appropriately in emergency situations. Demonstrated ability to obtain, assess, and report critical lab or diagnostic results to patient s physician in a timely manner.
The demonstrated ability to act on all medical and therapeutic orders in a timely manner.
Can demonstrate and adhere to peri-operative, infection control and safety policies and procedures.
Coordinate patient care through a continuum and facilitate the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to care, quality and cost effectiveness.
Maintain excellent patient assessment skills. Use the nursing process as a basis for professional practice. The contracted RN will demonstrate proper preparation of patient s for treatments and procedures, to include surgical interventions. Provide proper care and evaluation of post-procedural patients.
Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent, including dosage calculations as required. Will be knowledgeable in administrative requirements for the documentation of patient's condition, progress and acknowledgement of teaching, and follow up care.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to ...@insightglobal.com .
To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: .
Required Skills & Experience
Degree/Education: Nurse will have successfully completed the undergraduate or graduate degree appropriate to the sub-specialty.
Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: In addition to BLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required to work on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Experience: Continuously employed, for a minimum of three (3) years, as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a hospital or clinical setting;and, employed for one (1) year as an ICU RN in a hospital or clinical setting prior to working at the MTF.
Licensure/Registration:: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in any of the 50 states, or US territories.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
The ability to react to any emergency situation, e.G., cardiac or respiratory arrest, hemorrhage, shock, severe physical trauma and psychiatric reaction. Serve as member of the resuscitation team.
Assess patients'conditions for potential or life -threatening crises. Distinguish between normal and abnormal physical findings (from physical assessment and vital sign assessment). Plan appropriate nursing care set forth by the MTF, IAW JC guidelines.
Operate defibrillator, EKG machine, and cardiac monitor.
Care for patients with Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines and mechanical ventilator.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate plans/actions and collaborate with a diverse healthcare team for the benefit of the patient, family and organization Effectively educate patients and families regarding involvement in the plan of care, promotion of self-care, management of symptoms, and follow-up care.
Demonstrate excellent written communication skills to perform accurate documentation, both written and electronic, of all activity in accordance with requirements.
Demonstrated ability to recognize adverse signs and symptoms and reacts quickly and appropriately in emergency situations. Demonstrated ability to obtain, assess, and report critical lab or diagnostic results to patient s physician in a timely manner.
The demonstrated ability to act on all medical and therapeutic orders in a timely manner.
Can demonstrate and adhere to peri-operative, infection control and safety policies and procedures.
Coordinate patient care through a continuum and facilitate the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to care, quality and cost effectiveness.
Maintain excellent patient assessment skills. Use the nursing process as a basis for professional practice. The contracted RN will demonstrate proper preparation of patient s for treatments and procedures, to include surgical interventions. Provide proper care and evaluation of post-procedural patients.
Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent, including dosage calculations as required. Will be knowledgeable in administrative requirements for the documentation of patient's condition, progress and acknowledgement of teaching, and follow up care.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to ...@insightglobal.com .
To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: .
Required Skills & Experience
Degree/Education: Nurse will have successfully completed the undergraduate or graduate degree appropriate to the sub-specialty.
Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: In addition to BLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required to work on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Experience: Continuously employed, for a minimum of three (3) years, as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a hospital or clinical setting;and, employed for one (1) year as an ICU RN in a hospital or clinical setting prior to working at the MTF.
Licensure/Registration:: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in any of the 50 states, or US territories.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.